US Bridges

RTE I81 over Stanley Hollow CR

Fair

Broome County, New York · Exit 2 RTE I-81 · Structure no. 000000001031172

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,798
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over Stanley Hollow CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE I81 over Stanley Hollow CR in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,798 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,518 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I81
CrossesStanley Hollow CR
LocationExit 2 RTE I-81
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates42.10024, -75.82052
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,798 (2019)
Projected traffic15,518 by 2041
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$878,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over Stanley Hollow CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I81 over Stanley Hollow CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over Stanley Hollow CR carry?

About 11,798 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over Stanley Hollow CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns RTE I81 over Stanley Hollow CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.